Dania Beach, Florida – After a long illness, Capt. William (Bill) Prescott, born February 6, 1951, in Salem, Massachusetts, died on Saturday, February 15, nine days after his 69th Birthday. He was the loving son of the late Elizabeth Dolan Prescott. Bill was a state champion swimmer and a competitive springboard diver in his youth. He attended St. John's Preparatory School and Salem State University. Bill left Salem for a military career and was a Viet Nam war veteran. After the war, he pursued his passion for flying and eventually moved to Southern Florida, which he enjoyed as a base for his long, satisfying career as an airline captain. He loved scuba diving and fishing, Corvettes, fishing, motorcycles, airplanes, fishing, and crossword puzzles. Bill loved to read and talk and was a life-long history buff.

Bill has joined his daughter, Betsey, and is survived by his beautiful remaining daughter, Julianna, his granddaughter, Laura Maureen, and his sisters, Patricia and Beth, nieces and nephews and his many friends.

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Published by Sun-Sentinel on Feb. 22, 2020.

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Marjorie Dolan

June 11, 2022

Such sorrow to hear that Billy passed so soon. He will always be remembered for the boy, the teen, the son, grandson, nephew, cousin, friend and brother. Many adventures along that journey and many dreams met through perseverance. Loved

Audra Lowe

September 8, 2020

Miss you Bill! So sorry to hear of your passing. You were an amazing friend, always so positive and wanting to help. Not everyone knows how intelligent, curious and well read you were. You always had the biggest & warmest smile, hello and hugs. Sending you a great big hug to heaven now. Rest easy my friend and know that you made a difference

Donna Pashley

July 26, 2020

Just heard of Bill’s passing, loved him as a friend, always had your back, lots of great memories of him.....

Karen Shilton

March 4, 2020

I had the privilege of knowing Mr. Prescott as one of his caregivers. During our time together, I noticed that he was very kind and appreciative to everyone he encountered. He also had a witty sense of humor about everything we talked about. And he would always say something to make me smile and brighten my day!! I will truly miss him- I will miss our conversations about family, friends and especially about food!! But I know he is in a better place now.

Michael Hodgson

March 3, 2020

Will be dearly missed as a friend and a mentor to me in life . Had a lot off good laughs thru the years I got to know and treasure your friendship

Keith and

February 22, 2020

You will be missed. The memories of our days at the boat club, staying over nights under the bridge at Las Olas, and many, many other good times brings a smile to our faces until we see you on the other side. ❤

Dexter Franklin

February 22, 2020

Bill was the first person I met on the day we were hired at Carnival Airlines back in 1990. We have remained friends from that day forward. Many shared travels around the world and if Bill was your friend there was no greater friend in the world. I am going to miss him terribly. I have great memories and will keep Bill in my mind and heart. I salute you as you go west my friend.

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